To bike or not to bike, that is the question

To bike or not to bike, that is the question

Residents and town board debate biking on Conger’s Lake Walkway BY MARIA BROWNSELL Congers Lake walking path was recently completed, giving many people in the community a new peaceful place to get their exercise. And for many others, more reasons to complain. The key cause of new complaints: bicycles. A walking path is supposed to […]

16th ANNUAL RCC JOBS FAIR

In partnership with Rockland Community College and the Workfroce Investment Board of Rockland, Senator Carlucci invites the community to participate in RCC’s 16th Annual Job Fair. The Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in the Eugene Levy Field house from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. The fair is open to the public. […]

Gas Wonk: The Case Is Clear, Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline

BY MICHAEL JAMES BARTON The final verdict is in. The Keystone XL pipeline is a clear win for America. In late January, the U.S. State Department released its long-awaited analysis on the environmental impact of the project, which would connect Canadian oil sands to Gulf Coast refineries. Officials found that building the pipeline would have […]

UNITED WATER AND NAWC OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

United Water, in cooperation with the National Association of Water Companies–New York Chapter, is offering three $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending a university or college in New York and pursuing a degree related to the water utility field. The NAWC’s membership consists of water companies in the private sector. The […]

Worker Burned in Factory Accident

Worker Burned in Factory Accident

Material used in manufacturing makeup spills at Congers plant BY BILL DEMAREST CONGERS – A worker at a Congers manufacturing plant suffered first-degree burns to the face when about 5 gallons of material used in production of makeup spilled early Sunday morning, according to the Congers Fire Department. Fire Chief Jason DiSalvo said the worker […]